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"Richard Franks" <spontificus@__nospam__yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> In lugnet.admin.general, Scott Arthur writes:
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> > The problem with LUGNET is that it is the noise makers who shape things • to a
> > certain extent.
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> Unless you can name some names, and cite some examples then I don't think • I
> can agree. Also, 'noise makers' is a bit of a troublesome term - eg. not • many
> posts caused more noise than your request to change the T&C, and that • didn't
> shape policy ;-)
Sorry I wrote that with TM's "air of self-righteousness" comment in my
head - absolutely no slur was intended.
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> > The average guy/gal who browses the messages and just talks
> > LEGO has a important opinion, and just because he does not shout about it
> > does not mean it is not worth listening to.
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> Do you mean that people feel intimidated, or apathetic about sharing their
> thoughts? Or maybe, if you're talking about LUGNET admin stuff, they don't • feel
> qualified enough to give their opinion? If that is the case, then what do • you
> think could be done to make more people feel welcome to participate?
I think Mike Stanley mentioned a survey they other day. Not sure how
representative it would be, but that is the only method which comes to mind
right now.
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> In the economics of ideas, those who contribute with thoughtful words (eg • Frank
> Filz, and Thomas Main) 'compete' with those who might seek to shape, by
> repeating their ideas periodically... do you think by having some sort of
> 'feature table', or suggestion board which people could vote upon ideas, • would
> help?
I saw this mentioned before (I think by you?), I liked it then - and still
do now.
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> The rating system is sometimes used for this (especially in .debate).. but • it
> is a flawed meter - I might rate highly a well-thought out post that I • disagree
> with.
The rating system will only be any good when it is representative (of
what?). I doubt it is right now. It needs more time (still).
Scott A
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> Richard
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